10
Mathematics
Learning Activity Sheet
Quarter 2 – MELC 3
Week 2
Solving Problem Involving Polynomial Functions
REGION VI – WESTERN VISAYAS
Mathematics 10
Activity Sheet No. 3
First Edition, 2020
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Quarter 2 , Week 2
Learning Activity Sheets (LAS) No. 3
Name of Learner: Grade and Section:
Date:
Solving Problem Involving Polynomial Functions
I. Learning Competency with Code
Solve problem involving polynomial functions M10AL-IIb-2
II. Background Information for Learners
In your previous lesson, you have learned about what polynomial
functions are, their characteristics, and the features of their graph. Moreover,
your knowledge and skills on how to factor and solve for the roots of
polynomial equations using the Synthetic Division by applying the different
theorems such as Factor Theorem, Remainder Theorem, and Rational Root
Theorem are necessary. Solving real-life problems involving polynomial
functions requires such concepts. Hence, you will learn to appreciate the
importance of polynomial functions in a real-life situation.
Here are the procedures in solving problems involving polynomial
functions.
A. Transform the polynomial to its standard form.
B. Find the solution of the obtained equation using any of the
methods: long division or synthetic division and apply the
remainder theorem, the factor theorem, and rational root
theorem.
C. Check whether the obtained values make the equation true.
D. Formulate your answer based on the obtained values.
Example:
A generator is a machine that produces very high voltages by using
small, safe levels of electric current. One machine has a current that can be
modeled by I(t) = t + 2, where t > 0 represents time in seconds. The power of
the system can be modeled P(t) = 0.5t3 + 6t2 + 10 t. Write an expression that
represents the voltage of the system.
Formula: Current I(t) = t + 2, where t > 0
Power System P(t) = 0.5t3 + 6t2 + 10t
Problem: What expression represents the voltage (V) of the system?
Solution: The voltage V is related to current I and power P by the
Equation.
Voltage (V) = 𝑃
𝐼
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A. The polynomial P(t) = 0.5t3 + 6t2 + 10t is already in its standard
form.
B. Find the solution of the obtained quadratic equation by using
synthetic division.
1. Substitute the given to V = 𝑃.
𝐼
0.5t³ + 6t² + 10t
V=
t+2
2. Using synthetic division.
-2 0.5 6 10 0
-1 -10 0
0.5 5 0 0
The remainder is zero. Therefore, t + 2 is a factor and
0.5t2 + 5t = 0 is the depressed equation of the
polynomial P(t) = 0.5t3 + 6t2 + 10t.
C. Check whether the obtained values make the equation true.
If t = -2, then the divisor is t + 2 multiply to 0.5t2 + 5t.
P(t) = 0.5t3 + 6t2 + 10t
D. Formulate your answer based on the obtained values.
ANSWER: The expression that represents the voltage is V(t) = 0.5t2 + 5t.
III. Accompanying DepEd Textbook and
Educational Sites
Melvin M. Callanta, et.al.,2015. Mathematics Learner’s Module, First
Edition, Rex Book Store. Inc., pp. 99-123.
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IV. Activity Proper
Activity 1:
Read pages 122-123 of your Mathematics 10 Learner’s Module
and perform Activity 13 entitled, Investigate Deeper and Decide Wisely.
Write your complete process and answer on your Activity Notebook.
Activity 2:
Solve the following problems below using the concepts you have
learned about polynomial functions. Write your complete process and
answer on your Activity Notebook.
a) If you travel a distance of D(x) = x3 – 19x + 30 kilometers at a rate of
x + 5 kph, what polynomial represents the number of hours you
traveled?
b) The area of the rectangle is A(x) = x3 – 12x2 + 11x +168 sq cm. Write
the polynomial that represents the length if the width is W(x) = x – 7.
Activity 3
To summarize what you have learned in this lesson, answer the
following questions:
1) How do you find the roots of polynomial function? When can you say
that the obtained value is a solution to the problem?
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2) How do you solve real-life problems involving polynomial functions?
V. Reflection
In this lesson, I learned that
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VI. Answer Key
Activity 1
Activity 2
a. h(x) = x2 – 5x +6
b. l(x) = x2 – 5x – 24.
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VII. Links and/or Other References
You have gained a certain level of competency in solving problem
involving polynomial functions using this Learning Activity Sheets (LAS). If
you have the opportunity to access the following sites, you can explore these
to further advance your skills.
https://www.chegg.com/homework-help/questions-and-answers/find-equation-
real-world- polynomial-shape-many-objects-real-world-modelled-polynomials-fun-
q23234123
https://algebra2finalexam.weebly.com/algebra-2-chapter-3.html
https://www.slideserve.com/rimona/polynomial-word-problems
